Margaret Qualley Rumored to Play Rogue For The MCU X-Men Reboot

An X-Men reboot is already in development. There are rumors that one of The Substance actors will be joining the movie to play a fan-favorite character. Marvel Studios has confirmed that they are already working on the X-Men reboot. It has been over five years since Disney acquired the rights for X-Men, but the mutants’ incorporation into the MCU hasn’t been in full swing yet.

However, some popular X-Men characters have already appeared in some MCU movies, like Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart)bin Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). There are rumors that Marvel Studios has found an actress to potentially play a beloved X-Men character.

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Movie insider and scooper Jeff Sneider shared new updates about the X-Men casting. According to him, The Substance star, Margaret Qualley, is being considered to play Rogue. He noted, however, that he wasn’t sure how serious it was or if Qualley was just a person of interest. The news about Qualley potentially joining X-Men received a mixed reception from fans. While some were hesitant, many were convinced it was possible because Sneider is a reliable source. Sneider has shared breaking news about huge DC and Marvel projects, including Superman and Avengers: Doomsday, which turned out to be right, so some are inclined to believe him.

Many were excited to see Qualley portray the role because she had already proven her acting skills, so they approved her. However, some had conditions for Qualley to perfect the role of Rogue. “If she could channel her mother’s accent it would be AWESOME,” one commented on Thread. Another user shared the same sentiment, writing, “Only if she can do the accent.” Meanwhile, many are also supportive of the casting. “I approve of this casting. She’s be great,” a different Thread user commented. Meanwhile, one X user hoped Qualley would land a bigger role in DC and lead her own movies. “Wish she was Wonder Woman instead,” one wrote.

There is no doubt that Qualley is one of the most popular actresses today, so a potential casting in Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot is not surprising. If the studio wants to cast a familiar and talented actor to play Rogue, she can be a brilliant choice. Qualley has proven herself to be a versatile actress. She can portray emotionally complex, strong and rebellious characters that align well with Rogue’s personality. Rogue is one of the beloved and iconic mutants, known for her Southern charm, formidable powers and tragic backstory. She is a layered character — rebellious, tough, and charismatic.

Also, Rogue’s thick Mississippi accent is a standout. Qualley was raised in Missoula, Montana, before her family moved to the Biltmore Forest suburb of Asheville, North Carolina. So, she can bring an authentic accent and natural charisma to play the role perfectly. However, she is already in her 30s, and if Marvel has enormous plans for X-Men, it would probably be best to cast young actors. As Sneider mentioned, he wasn’t sure about the rumor, so fans should hang on and wait for an official casting announcement.

Marvel’s X-Men reboot is expected to be released in 2027.

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